May’s Best New Beauty Buys
Golden Days Milky Tan Toner
Self Glow By James Read
Self-tan can be a bit of a minefield, especially if you’re a novice, but for a natural-looking payoff this is a brand you can trust. Full of skin-friendly ingredients including K-beauty favourite centella asiatica – loved for its ability to soothe and support barrier function – this DHA-infused milky toner delivers a glow boost without the faff. Simply spritz directly onto your face, freshly cleansed skin and wait for the bronzy warmth to develop.
Available at the end of May at JAMESREADGLOW.COM
Money Laundering Glossing Conditioner
£28 | Color Wow
For an expensive-looking shine, Color Wow has you covered. Part of the brand’s playfully named Money Laundering duo, this conditioner is powered by castor and safflower oils – plant-based silicone alternatives – to nourish individual strands and create a glossy, mirror-like finish. It’s designed for all hair types, but it’s especially worth trying if you colour your hair and want an easy boost.
Available on 19th May at COLORWOWHAIR.COM
Les Beiges Serum Concealer
£42 | Chanel
Chanel’s new concealer is one to have on your radar if you’re looking to brighten your eye area and banish tell-tale signs of tiredness. Fluid and featherlight, it has a wearable, true-to-skin finish and we love the cooling ceramic applicator. Boosted with the brand’s signature white camellia extract, the formula feels comfortable and lasts well – a no-brainer if your go-to make-up look leans fresh and minimal.
Available at JOHNLEWIS.COM
Sun Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF50
£40 | ILIA Beauty
As we near summer, the SPF launches are coming in thick and fast. One that actually stands out is Ilia’s version. Notoriously chalky and tricky to get right, mineral formulas often fall short. However, this one is lovely – smooth, almost invisible and quick to absorb. It’s available in two shades but don’t let that put you off. It only contains a tiny amount of pigment to help minimise white cast across a range of skin tones. There’s no actual coverage per se, so it still works when you want to go make-up free.
Available at LIBERTYLONDON.COM
Bond Repair Balm
£46 | Ouai
If your hair is in desperate need of some TLC, this is one to try. Bond-builders are everywhere now, but Ouai’s latest has really impressed us. Creamy and fast-acting, it repairs broken bonds caused by heat and chemical damage and leaves your hair feeling touchably soft. Simply slot into your wash routine in place of conditioner, leaving it on for three minutes before rinsing. We’re also obsessed with the soft, fruity-floral scent.
Available at SPACENK.COM
Your Skin Foundation Stick
$38 | Jones Road
Foundation sticks have come a long way in recent years. Modern and sophisticated, Jones Road’s version is designed to feel as lightweight as a full-coverage formula can. It glides on smoothly, covering discolouration with ease, leaving your skin overall more uniform but still with a flexible feel thanks to skin-softening ceramides and squalane.
Available at JONESROADBEAUTY.COM
NouNou Oil
£30 | Davines
Underrated haircare label Davines is loved by those in the know. Amid a recent stream of new launches, the NouNou Oil is the stand-out. Formulated with brittle, processed hair in mind, the hero ingredient is lupin extract, rich in strengthening proteins, protective polysaccharides, and all-important fatty acids that help reduce breakage and replenish moisture. Trust us – you’ll feel the difference.
Available at DAVINES.COM
Metal Lavender Eau De Parfum
£250 | Matiere Premiere
This modern ode to lavender by niche fragrance brand Matiere Premiere turns the classically sleepy note on its head. Marrying bright, metallic lavandin oil with floral-leaning lavender absolute, layered over a soft bed of musk, the end result is luminous and enveloping. Uniquely vibrant, this is one to try if you prefer scents with a distinct, offbeat quality.
Available at SELFRIDGES.COM
Light Reflecting Luminizing Stick
£33 | NARS Cosmetics
If you’re all about the glow, this is just the ticket, offering near-effortless radiance. Leaning into make-up artist and founder François’ philosophy that there’s power in a well-placed shimmer, this soft, creamy stick blends like a dream. Swipe over the high points of the face – think tops of the cheekbones, brow bone and cupid’s bow – for flattering dimension.
Available at NARSCOSMETICS.CO.UK
Plume Eyeshadow
£33 | Violette_Fr
Cool-girl brand Violette_FR rarely misses, hence we couldn’t wait to get our hands on these cream-to-powder eyeshadows. Wearable and sheer, Plume creates soft smoky depth – perfect for a sultry, lived-in look. Available in four mattes and four shimmers, our current obsession is ‘Poussière de Lune’, a gorgeous, moody graphite with green-gold undertones.
Available at VIOLETTEFR.COM
Blanc Peony Overnight Mask
£162 | Chantecaille
Creamy and cushiony Chantecaille’s Blanc Peony Mask feels so luxurious. Perfect for when you’re overdue for a moment of self-care, it immediately hydrates, but also works to brighten dark spots over time with the help of thiamidol – a powerful active ingredient proven to be more effective than vitamin C. It’s expensive, but worth it if you use it consistently.
Available at JOHNLEWIS.COM
Glow-Refresh Basil Cleanser
£43 | Dolce & Gabbana
New by Dolce & Gabbana, this lightweight cleanser promises to leave your skin soft and revitalised without overstripping it. Powered by Italian basil water, hero hydrator glycerin and soothing allantoin, it turns an everyday cleanse into a treat rather than a chore. Massage into your skin, then buff off with a hot hand flannel for the best results.
Available at HARRODS.COM
Infallible Fresh Wear Cushion Foundation
£19.99 | L’Oréal Paris
K-beauty-inspired cushion foundations are on the rise, and now L’Oréal Paris is throwing its hat into the ring. The sponge applicator allows for precise application, you can easily build up the coverage in areas that need it without it feeling cakey. Fresh and breathable, this sits beautifully on the skin. Plus, you can throw it in your bag for on-the-move complexion top-ups.
Available at BOOTS.COM
Lip Crayon
£20 | Dr.Hauschka
If you’re adding a pop of colour to your current lip rotation, check out Dr. Hauschka. Inspired by fruit, the shades of these limited-edition crayons are so playful. With a smooth, seamless glide owing to nourishing plant waxes and oils, they’re easy to apply – simply scribble and go – and we also love the pretty, silky-matte finish.
Available at DRHAUSCHKA.CO.UK
Freshening & Volumizing Spray
Cair
If your day-two hair needs a quick pick-me-up, this clever mist from Cair is one to have on standby. Designed to revive and refresh in seconds, it works by absorbing excess oil while adding movement and lift through the lengths. The formula blends niacinamide, rice water, and zinc PCA to bring your hair back to life from root to tip, all while remaining gentle on your scalp and strands.
Available on 14th May at CAIR-PARIS.COM
Ride Or Die Texture Spray
£25 | Larry King
For easy, effortless volume, this is your new best friend. The latest addition to celebrity stylist Larry King’s eponymous line, this lightweight texture spray adds instant grit and natural-looking body without crunch or weight. A few spritzes gives your hair a relaxed, lived-in finish – we recommend applying it directly at the roots, then zhuzhing your hair with your fingers for added lift.
Available at LARRYKINGHAIR.COM
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